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Keeping_Passwords_Safe
| Keeping Passwords Safe
Keeping Your Passwords Secure As the web has evolved, so have
the methods of collecting personal information. A large number
of websites require visitors to register to gain access or
participate. While the need for registration is understandable,
tracking user names and passwords can be burdensome. Consider
using software to store your passwords, in a safe accessible
manner.
Most websites have privacy policies, but the value of privacy
statements are only as honorable as the people behind the
websites. Here are suggestions for keeping passwords and your
information secure:
1.) change your password frequently 2.) never share your
password with anyone 3.) try to choose a password so it doesn't
need to be written down, but not so obvious others would easily
guess the password 4.) be sure your password is at least 6
characters 5.) don't use a password containing all the same
characters 6.) don't send your password via email or provide it
over the phone 7.) don't use pet, family or friend names 8.)
don't use your telephone number, zip code or address 9.) use a
different password for each account 10.) don't use user name
11.) deactivate accounts for terminated employees 12.) don't
allow shared accounts 13.) password contains upper, lowercase
letters, non-letter characters and numbers
Resources Password Software - http://www.password-software.com
Passwords are not foolproof. Do not rely on a password alone to
protect sensitive information. Monitor accounts closely to
ensure that security is not breached.
About the author:
About the Author - Sharon Housley manages marketing for
NotePage, Inc. http://www.notepage.net a company specializing in
alphanumeric paging, SMS and wireless messaging software
solutions. Other sites by Sharon can be found at
http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com , and
http://www.small-business-software.net
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